Chapter 99.1: Courting the Duchy’s Princess

Chapter 99.1: Courting the Duchy’s Princess

I came in front of Princess Carolines room with the vigor Lyle-sensei gave me.

Hero-sama, are you here to see the princess?

Yes. It would be great if you could report my arrival to her.

The old knight from the duchy, who was guarding the door, responded.

After the young knight was slain during the Brynie kidnapping incident, the Duchy of Transylvania has increased the number of knights. There are now 5 knights guarding her.

That made me feel terrible but it cant be helped since it was our fault that she was put in danger.

It is even rather touching since they never said a single word of condemnation.

By the way, during the war with Germania Empire, we had her evacuated to the City of Est in order to avoid the risk of her getting involved in the war.

Since the princess was a guest of honor, that was a natural arrangement.

However, Brynie, who was targeting the princess, is dead so theres no longer any need to keep her under my protection. However, I can still see her every time I return home.

It must be true that Duke Varlam wants to marry off the princess to me.

When I entered her room, I found Princess Caroline sitting on a chair by the window, wearing a blue dress decorated with lace flowers, and wearing glasses which is rare in this world.

She was writing something on her desk. Though smaller compared to Silesie, she is a princess of a country. Even if shes in a neighboring country, she probably has official duties.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

It is unusual for hero-sama to visit my room desu ne.

Sorry for suddenly intruding.

If we were to get married, I have to greet the duke too.

No, it hasnt been decided yet.

By the way, what can I do for you today?

Its kind of hard for me to say.

Well.if you are here to propose marriage, I would respectfully accept it.

Eh?

No, why are you expecting it?

Could she have been informed by sensei in advance?

No, when you got engaged to her majesty Queen Silhouette, I thought maybe I should too. Ive been waiting for you since then.

Is that so?..no, wait, didnt Princess Caroline tell me before that you wanted to get married to a citizen of your duchy?

I was wondering if I should do that when I think about my country but, when I saw her majesty Queen Silhouette stand up, I changed my mind.

I see.

Caroline says in a clear voice and her brown eyes are shining with strong will.

If hero-sama wants to marry me, I would like to maintain the independence of the Duchy of Transylvania as a condition. And I would like to eventually inherit the duchy from my father.

Oh, so plan on being Duchess Caroline?

Caroline nodded.